3Shape Technical Brochure - Glidewell Dental Labs

Our Vision - the Full Digital Dental Lab
CAD/CAM is changing the competitive arena
and the industry
The age of the full digital lab is closer than most realize. For many years Zirconia copings and frameworks
were the main drivers for CAD/CAM systems. But with the increased capabilities and improved manufacturing
support of some CAD/CAM systems, a much wider number of profitable indications have been
introduced. For technicians and lab owners, embracing CAD/CAM is a necessary choice towards securing
a prosperous future - and choosing the right system is critical.
Digitalization is being driven “fast-forward”,
propelled by a combination of continuously
increased CAD/CAM productivity,
advanced CAD capabilities that deal
with even advanced clinical situations plus
support for high quality manufacturing.
CAD/CAM-created restorations not only
represent cost reductions, but also assure
higher clinical quality. With the combination
of faster turnaround times and attractive
prices obtainable by CAD/CAM, traditional
manually created restorations are
quickly becoming uncompetitive.
Additionally, off-shoring of restoration
work to low-cost countries is posing a seri-
“3Shape Dental System is an excellent instrument
that we like to use and employ, and
which is a great supplement to the traditionel
way we work. I think it is engineered very well - it represents
the future.”
Kurt Reichel
Reichel Zahntechnik
Germany
ous challenge for many labs, and the business
advantages of CAD/CAM provide effective
answers.
Adaptation of digital methods is increas-
ingly defining the success of dental busi-
nesses, and the labs that move to meet
this challenge will be the labs that grow
– and it is probably better to get moving
today rather than tomorrow.
Choosing the right CAD/CAM system,
manufacturing partner and technology are
the most critical business decisions a lab
can make.
3Shape urges labs to look at the company
behind the system and view its track-record
for innovation. Consider key parameters
such as automation, the scope of
dental indications supported, and flexibility
in relation to materials, manufacturing and
other systems. It should enhance communication
with dentists and manufacturers
and introduce workflows that truly help
technicians in their daily work.
3Shape remains true to its vision for the
future and has no doubts that its Dental
System will be able to digitally create all
work made in dental labs. Our latest innovative
Dental System 2012 is a huge
leap forward toward reaching this goal.
Our Vision - the Full Digital Dental Lab
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